Today’s lesson is all about the rock ‘n’ roll classic “C’mon Everybody” by Eddie Cochran.
This energetic 1958 hit is a blast to play and perfect for anyone looking to dive into some vintage rock rhythm guitar. It’s upbeat, fun, and sounds great as a strummed sing-along.
We’ll break down the key chords, the percussive rhythm pattern, Rock & Roll riffs and the structure—including the signature groove that makes this song so catchy. It’s a short, punchy tune that’s ideal for both beginners and those wanting to tighten up their rhythm chops.
We have some beginner-friendly open chords to get you started.
You’ll find chord diagrams, rhythm charts, tab and a link to the full video lesson on YouTube to help you follow along.
Time Signature: 4/4
Key: E
THE SONG
Chords: (if you’re not able to play the B barre chord play the B7 instead).)
Intro: (tab)
Chord Motif: (the definitive chord rhythm that starts each section)
x2
The wiggly line underneath the first beat of each bar is a ‘rake’ – drag the pick or thumb across the strings to create a drawn-out, sweep sound.
Verse:
Play muted strums focusing on the bass strings (b) and treble strings (t) on the stated beats.
Play the above section x2
Pre-Chorus:
Play the below rock n roll tab riff (or alternate down-up strums on chords – | A | B | A | B |
Then play a single stabbed E chord before ‘Cmon Everybody’
Song Structure:
INTRO | CHORD MOTIF | VERSE | PRE- CHORUS | CHORD MOTIF | VERSE | PRE – CHORUS | CHORD MOTIF | VERSE | PRE-CHORUS | END
🎸 For additional video lesson help with this lesson ⤵️
🎸FULL SONG PLAY THROUGH⤵️